The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-31
HAPPENINGS ABROAD.
Michael Davitt and other Irish Ora
to Suffer.
Ayoub Khan Creating Trouble for
European Powers.
Scenes at the EylctIons on the
o'crady Estates.


LONDON, Aug. 5o.-It is reported toda
that the Cabinet has decided 10 modify the
proclamation OF the Irish League so that It
snail apply TO certain districts only.
The Fishery Question,
Sir James Ferguson, Parliamentary Secre-
tary Tor the Foreign Office announced in the
commons this afternoon that the govern
Inent mad agreed upon new commissioner
to represent British interests In the North
American fisheries convention, Joseph Cham
ga1 pertain, Lne principal high commissioner for
The London Times today protests against
the Americans seiZing the British sealers
and suggests sending cruiser to Behring's
Sea for protection.
Afraid OF Ayoub Khan.
The escape Of Ayoub Khan from Teheran
Persia, Is a very grave matter to the English
II Is oyershadowed by the Irish question, as
all foreign complications have been for the
past seven months. but persons who are wen
Informed on Indian affairs, and are not to bs
classed as alarmists. fear that before long it
may have developments that win force them
selves upon public attention.
AyOub has name TO cOniure with at He
rat, and his influence extends, in greater or
less degree throughout western Afghanistan
from the Herr Rud to the Helm1d. The
clans Of Zamindawar, as warlike as any Of
the Pathan tribes, have twice risen al hts
call, and should he appeal 70 them again
a third venture for the crown. Ayoub Is
bold and dashing soldier. Even If he came
without backing be would be a formidable
factor In the present troubled condition Of
Afghanistan, with the Ghilzais in open re-
volt against the AIDeer, and disaffeeti0n rails
ing its head in Cabul itself But should he
knock at the gates Of Herat as six years ago
he knocked at the gates Of Candahar IL
would be recognized that he had Russian IA
yor to lean upon, and that II need were, this
favor would find expression In open support
News Of the effect produced at Candahar
and Cabul by Ayoub's escape Is anxiOusly
awaited in London, but no authoritative re-
port on this point can reach India for several
days. The Shah Of Persia Is loud In his
protestations Of regret, and claims TO be
making vigorous efforts for the recapture OF
the fugitive. Belief in the Shah's sincerity
is gaining ground, and IL Is hoped that Col
Mclean, the agent at Meshed, will be able
to give valuable aid to the Persians In inter-
cepting the runaway. Should AyOub sue
eeed in crossing the frontier, he will OF course
ind on the Russian side a secure refuge from
which to strike at Herat. Everything will
then turn upon the strength and loyalty Of
the Ameer's garrison on that frontier city.
The Governments Reported Plan.
The unexpected meeting Of the Irish Privy
Council at Dablin yesterday afternoon, gave
rise to the report that the total suppression
Of the League had been determined upon by
the VIceroy, and 1t was further asserted that
no delay would ensue between the official
PRONUNCIATION Of the order and its liberal OBJ
servanee by the police. Lord Ashboune,
Lord Chancellor OF Ireland, was present at
the council. and his presence strengthened
the belief Of the knowing ones that the Ex-
ecutive desire TO consummate the recent
proclamation Of the League as a dangerous
association, by the seizure OF persons and
papers, was about 10 be carried out Later
In the day, however, 1t transplred that the
report Of the governments intentions with
regard 10 the League was premature. But Ii
appears from the Information gathered that
Mr.. Michael Dayitt Is TO be made to suffer
for the language be used In his speech at
Bray, Monday. and that all other Irish ora
torsindulging In similar harangues are TO be
promptly arraigned before magistrate, and.
II possible, convicted OF reasonable acts
snd nrisnned. This is about the only way
position and II a sufficient number OF The
Irish Leaders can be seized upon one charge
or an0therTtO cripple the League, the object
OF the Torres can be gained, without resort
ing 70 the extreme step of suppressing
branches OF the League wherever found wifi
or without pioYocatiOn, which would work
more harm than good in the influence It
would have upon English public opinion,
The indictment Of Mr.. O'Brien for violent
speeches at Nitchellstown, Is a part Of this
programme, though begun before the official
scheme was completed. and tremendous ef-
forts VIII be made to convict him. The gov
ernment 0fnelas are somewhat puzzled,
however, to find means Of achieving this OBJ
ject that can be r,lied upon, as IL is doubtful
whether Jury.caa be secured TO the govern
ments liking.
FerdInand's Destiny.
Prince Ferdinand, for the moment Prince
Of Bulgaria, Is gettiGe uneasy, and the fact
that the powers are divided upon the ques-
tion Of his remaining 4 Sofia in such a way
as to cause virtual deadlock Is just what
worries him. The support he expected
though why he should haze depended upon
any support with much confidence is not
quite apparent-has not leen forthcoming.
and the state OF uncertaint, into which he Is
no " plunged has narrowed the scope and
number Of questions for lin 10 consider
until he has but one left-th. exact or ap-
proximate date Of his enfored departure
from the scenes OF his tentative rulership.
However the Bulgarian question may be
ultimately settled, one thing is certain,-
Ferdinand must 90, and IL Is equally certain
that he would better take hi departure
without delay, II ne would ESCAPE the expe-
rience Of his predecessor.
War on the Tenants.
DUBLIN, Aug. 3O.-Evictlons on tie O'Gra-
dy estates at Herbertstown began today. The
bailiffs were supported by 100 soldiers and
800 policemen. All the houses occupied by
tenants we're barricaded and guarded fsr de-
fence. The house Of Mrs. Grimmins, avid
ow, was first advanced upon by the baiaffs,
and after long seige. In which the defend
ers used paving stones and hot water with
considerable effect, the inmates were CAP
tured and led out, singing God Save Ire
land" The mob Joined 10 the singing and
became so demOnstrative that the police had
TO cut their way out with batOns.
The house OF Mrs. Crimmins, a wid0w,w
the first advanced upon by the bailiffs. The
widow and her friends were we'll armed
with paving stones and boiling water, and
both were shOwered upon the ballitfs with
such telling effect that they were repulsed no
less than four times. The sheriff's men, In
their attacks. attempted to cr0wbar their
way through the walls and roof. and Mrs.
Crimmins had the sealding water poured
over their heads. faces and neeks. After the
fourth repulse Of the bailiffs. the police at
tempted to storm the house, but they also
were driven back.
Finally joint rush was made by the bail
illo anu HDlIts tAN HOQoN was DAUhtn IN
to and captured. IL was found that the de-
tenders Of the widows habitatiOn numbered
but nina persons, five men and four women.
All were taken prisoners. A large crowd
had collected about the house to witness the
contest. The crowd all sympathized with
Mrs. Crimmins, and did all In their power 10
cheer her up In her tattle and annoy and ex-
asperate the officers.
Mr.. Condor. NJ p, was injured during the
struggle at the eviction.
Joining the League
William O'Brien presided at the fortnight
ly meeting Of the Irish National League In
this city. number Of Catholic clergymen
were present. 1t was announced that Chas.
Conybeare. Radical member Of Parliament
for northwest Cornwall, and Charles Ernest
Schwann, Liberal member for North Man
chester, had joined the League.
Fatal Strife In Egypt.
CAIRO, Aug. 30.-The Kabbablsh tribe has
defeated the Dervishes in the Baggara coun-
try, killing 1900.
Foreign Notes.
Mr.. Chamberlain expects to come to Amer
lea at the close of the present session Of Par
Lament, and has decided 10 abandon his pro-
posed visit TO Ulster.
IL Is now stated that John Ruskin Is feeble
but Is not insane.